‘I’m Not Going to Wait’: Young Chinese Jump Into Stock Frenzy
Despite the risks of investing at a volatile time, investors see the recent stock rally as a rare opportunity to make money when China’s economy is sluggish. Young people in…
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Wednesday Briefing: An Israeli Airstrike in Syria
Plus, revisiting Oppenheimer’s Communist ties. Israel targeted a Hezbollah official in Syria Israel launched airstrikes yesterday on a residential building in the Syrian capital, Damascus, according to two Israeli officials…
Qantas Apologizes for Showing R-Rated Film With Nudity to Entire Flight
The scenes played on every screen, according to comments from social media users. The airlines has since said the movie “was clearly not suitable.” Sit back, relax and enjoy the…
India’s Political Carnival Is Back in Season, With Mixed Results for Modi
Two closely watched elections, in Haryana and the turbulent Jammu and Kashmir, kept the surprises coming after this summer’s shocking national outcome. In the first test of Prime Minister Narendra…
China to Penalize European Brandy Imports, Striking Back at Car Tariffs
Beijing’s action came days after European nations moved toward tariffs on electric vehicles from China, and it included a threat to also hit pork and car imports. Raising the stakes…
Japan Says It Manipulated a Photo of (Slightly) Unkempt Cabinet Ministers
The episode provided political fodder for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s critics and highlighted the country’s generally high standard of dress. The slightly disheveled appearance of the Japanese cabinet ministers who…
So, Are You Pregnant Yet? China’s In-Your-Face Push for More Babies.
The government is again trying to insert itself into women’s childbearing decisions, knocking on doors and making calls with questions some find downright invasive. The first time a government worker…
Does India Offer a Glimmer of Hope for Democracy?
Prime Minister Modi was re-elected, but his party fell short in dominating Parliament. Was that an inflection point for the world’s largest democracy? This article is from a special report…
China’s Policy Reversal Sparks ‘Mind Boggling’ Stock Rally
The government has fired up investors by encouraging banks to lend more to buyers of stock and real estate, but economists say more stimulus is needed. Share prices surged as…
Tuesday Briefing: Israelis and Palestinians Mourn a Year of Loss
Plus, Chappell Roan navigates the demands of fame. Israelis and Palestinians reflected on a year of loss Anger and pain dominated the vigils and protests held around the world yesterday…